Question
My baby is already 20 months old, but has only grown 14 teeth, and he doesn’t like to eat. He mainly drinks formula milk, and his stools are extremely dry and hard. Some doctors suggest eating honey, while others recommend drinking laxatives or adding sugar. What should we do?
Answer
Hello! Your baby is already 20 months old. It is recommended to continue drinking formula milk until the age of 3 or above, while also supplementing with other foods. Even if your baby doesn’t like to eat, you can find ways to get him to eat more vegetables, proteins, and vitamins for a balanced nutritional intake. For digestion issues, you can give your baby some nutrients that aid in digestion, such as papain enzyme digestive enzymes, which are easy to use and have no side effects. Most importantly, adjusting your baby’s diet will gradually improve related symptoms. The reason for fewer teeth may be related to calcium content, so it is recommended that you have your baby undergo a trace element test to understand his condition and supplement some nutrients accordingly. This method of supplementation has no side effects and is also an allowable practice.